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Tummy Time!

A high-contrast fold-out book with mirror for babies

Mama Makes Books author

Format:Board book

Publisher:Mama Makes Books

Published:2nd Jun '22

Should be back in stock very soon

Tummy Time! cover

This engaging fold-out board book features high-contrast images for newborns and photographs with a mirror for older babies. It's designed for tummy time, promoting visual development and interaction.

Tummy Time! is a high-contrast, fold-out board book designed specifically for newborns, making it an essential first book for infants. This engaging book features black-and-white illustrations on one side, catering to the developing vision of newborns, while the other side showcases photographs of babies and a mirror, appealing to older babies who enjoy looking at themselves and their peers. The book is printed on FSC-certified paper and is suitable for babies from birth to one year old.

This innovative book is not only a delightful addition to a child's early experiences but also serves as a practical tool for tummy time. Parents can spread the panoramic images out in front of their little ones, providing visual stimulation that can help keep their brains engaged while they strengthen their muscles. The combination of high-contrast colors and captivating baby faces encourages infants to explore and “read” the images, fostering a love for books from an early age.

Tummy Time! has received notable recognition, being included in the Bookstart 2022 gift bag for newborns in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as the Scottish Government’s Baby Box. Additionally, it was awarded the Silver Winner at the MadeForMums Awards 2024. With its engaging content and thoughtful design, Tummy Time! is an excellent resource for parents looking to enrich their child's developmental journey through shared reading experiences.

"A game changer!" Instagrammer @scarletts_world_

"Got this free from our health visitor via the BookTrust scheme and it is excellent. He loves it and we actually do tummy time now!" ***** Sarah on BookTrust.org.uk

"We got this free from our library. My baby loves it. We had bought some expensive cards similar to this online. There was no need, he prefers this book, now I am on the hunt for another." ***** Leah on BookTrust.org.uk

"This book is a wonderful tool for encouraging babies to engage in Tummy Time as it so perfectly gives baby something interesting and motivating to observe whilst in this important and supervised position for play. Tummy Time not only prevents flat spots on the back of baby’s head, it supports the development of their spinal curves, and encourages them to use the muscles needed for later milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling and even refined hand skills. Using this book is a great opportunity to build strong attachments between parent/caregiver and baby; I always say the first thing babies love is a parent's face, the second is a book and this is just the ticket - it allows for that wonderful connection time together which builds babies' brains. The contrasting colours of the book are ideal for younger babies, and really supports visual perceptual skills of older babies too. I love how the book even has a mirror, which means that babies can explore their facial expressions as they learn about their bodies. I highly recommend this book for parents to use with their little ones, and will be adding to the resources of my Tummy Time Practitioners to use in their classes and workshops." – Carly Budd, Paediatric Occupational Therapist

 

  • Winner of MadeForMums Awards 2024 2024 (UK)

ISBN: 9781838138196

Dimensions: 210mm x 140mm x 10mm

Weight: 147g

12 pages

2nd Enlarged edition